Bell Senior High vs Jaime Escalante Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 669 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bell Senior High
Bell ยท Public high ยท Grades 9โ12
2,088 students
Jaime Escalante Elementary
Cudahy ยท Public elementary ยท Grades Kโ6
453 students
| Measure | Bell Senior High Bell, California | Jaime Escalante Elementary Cudahy, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #788 of 1,343 | #4187 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12946 of 16,910 | #43845 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9โ12 | Grades Kโ6 |
| Students | 2,088 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 2,088 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.4% | 95.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 30% |
| city | Bell | Cudahy |
| state | California | California |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขBell Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.7 vs 21.6).
- โขBell Senior High does better on math proficiency (32% vs 30%).
- โขBell Senior High does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 41%).
- โขBell Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.4% vs 95.1%).
- โขJaime Escalante Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 20.9).
- โขBell Senior High is the larger school with 2,088 students compared with 453.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bell Senior High better than Jaime Escalante Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bell Senior High ranks higher (31.7 vs 21.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bell Senior High and Jaime Escalante Elementary?
About 669 m in a straight line, between Bell and Cudahy in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bell Senior High: 2,088. Jaime Escalante Elementary: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bell Senior High and Jaime Escalante Elementary rank in California?
Bell Senior High is 788th of 1,343 and Jaime Escalante Elementary is 4187th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).